India Health Expenditure
3.3%▼ −0.06 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
India's health expenditure as a share of GDP fell to 3.34% in 2023 from 3.40% in 2022. The reading remains below the all-time high of 4.34% recorded in 2001 and above the series low of 2.86% in 2018. Data are available from 2000.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3% | 3.4% | 4.3%Dec 2001 | 2.9%Dec 2018 | 2000 – 2023 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 72.24 years | 72.00 years | 72.24 years | 45.56 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in India averaged 3.6% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 4.3% in Dec 2001 and a record low of 2.9% in Dec 2018. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
Health expenditure as a share of GDP measures the total public and private spending on health relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is reported annually as a percentage of GDP. The series for India spans from 2000 to 2023.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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